Location History:
- Chiba, JP (2015)
- Sunderland, MA (US) (2016)
- Utsunomiya, JP (2015 - 2017)
- Sumida-ku, JP (2014 - 2023)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2014-2023
Title: Rika Homma: Innovator in Fat Composition and Hard Butter Technologies
Introduction
Rika Homma is a prominent inventor based in Utsunomiya, Japan. She has made significant contributions to the field of food science, particularly in the development of fat compositions and hard butter technologies. With a total of 11 patents to her name, Rika has established herself as a leading figure in her area of expertise.
Latest Patents
Rika's latest patents include a fat composition that provides a fat or oil with a high diacylglycerol content, rich in α-linolenic acid. This innovative composition suppresses crystallization at low temperatures and minimizes white turbidity or deposition. The specific requirements for this fat or oil composition include a content of α-linolenic acid of 40 mass % or more, a total content of saturated fatty acids having 16 and 18 carbon atoms of 6 mass % or less, and a content of diacylglycerols of 25 mass % or more. Additionally, she has developed a hard butter that comprises 55 mass % or more of diacylglycerols, meeting specific criteria for quality and composition.
Career Highlights
Throughout her career, Rika has worked with notable companies, including Kao Corporation and Koa Corporation. Her work has focused on creating innovative solutions that enhance the quality and functionality of food products.